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Fetha Negest — Judgment of the Kings — CHAPTER 25 — CONCUBINAGE AND UNLAWFUL UNIONS

Work ID: 6a9dd03c8912631918278ce0 · Chapter ID: 6a9dd03c5a99abc9d4615bfe · Canonical title: Fetha Negest — Judgment of the Kings

1

A hidden or informal sexual arrangement shall not be used to evade obligations that marriage law imposes for protection of spouse, children, and property.

Passage ID 6a9dd043e1009ebc24c7a8a4 · English · translation

2

Where a union does not satisfy the required form or capacity, the judge must still determine the rights of children and the return or ownership of property.

Passage ID 6a9dd043e1009ebc24c7a8a5 · English · translation

3

A powerful person shall not exploit a dependent person and then deny every obligation by calling the relation informal.

Passage ID 6a9dd043e1009ebc24c7a8a6 · English · translation

4

Ecclesiastical discipline for sexual irregularity is distinct from civil duties of maintenance, restitution, and protection from violence.

Passage ID 6a9dd043e1009ebc24c7a8a7 · English · translation

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